Tools 9

1. Why do you think it is important to tie the technology to the objective?
There has to be a reason why you are using the devices in your classroom. Some how it has to connect with your curriculum. Also, students have to learn and this is just another resource to help them.

2. Why should we hold students accountable for the stations/centers?
Students need to held accountable because they are learning. They need to understand that stations is a time to work on not play.
3. Visit 2 of the applicable links to interactive websites for your content/grade level. Which sites did you like. How could you use them as stations? How can you hold the students accountable for their time in these stations?


Learning Games for Kids is kid friendly. Students will have and learn at the same time. This station would allow students to be independent when choosing a "game" to play (learning)The other site was Study Ladder. This site is more teacher friendly but becomes student friendly once a subject and category is chosen. This would be a great station because the teacher could pick a specific category the student will be focusing on .


4. List two to three apps you found for the iPod Touch/iPad that you can use in your classroom. What do you see that station looking like? How can you hold the students accountable for their time in these stations?

I liked the app "I Write Words". They can write spelling words or work on their print handwriting by using correct top down form. The other app I was impressed by was Thinkfinity this kid friendly app has many games to choose from. Many of the math games are motivating and students will be engaged.

5. What about other ways to use the iPod Touch/iPad? Share another way you can see your students using the device as a station.
Students can watch videos when researching. Also these devices take pictures and create videos. Students can implement this into projects or simply as a learning device.